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Special Features
1 Cover: Meet the Barrow Grand Ball 2007 Chairs 22 What’s In, What’s Out for 2007 25 Star Moves: Interview with Harry Hamlin
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The actor-turned-dancer talks about “Dancing with the Stars,” Karina Smirnoff and Harry Hamlin Donna Lee and Michel Sarda
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fundraising, fashion and wife Lisa Rinna.
26 Rest and Rejunvate in the New Year 30 Best-Dressed Men and Women Nomination Form 32 Wedding Bells – Ainsworth Mathews 33 Success for Good – Janice Montana 38 Trends turns 25! Here’s how we – and many of you – looked back in 1982, when Trends was first published.
Mark and Chrissy Donnelly
Social
Marcia and Malcolm Straus in 1982
Robert Lam, Janet Johnson and Kathy Petsas
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17 Xavier Christmas in the Garden 20 Arizona Kidney Foundation Authors Luncheon 23 Homeward Bound Old Bags Luncheon 24 Desert Auxiliary Foundation Gala 28 March of Dimes “An Evening in San Francisco” 31 Arizona Costume Institute Holiday Luncheon 34 The V.I.P.s 35 Saks Fifth Avenue “Opening Night”
MONTHLY FEATURES 6 13 16 18 30 32 36 37
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Karen Doerflein, Renee Dee and Lisa Shapiro
On the Cover:
Table of Contents La Dolce Vita Trendspotting Trends in Phoenix Restaurant Review “Wildfish” NEW! Black-Tie Calendar Valley Events New Advertiser News
Meet the chairs of the Barrow Grand Ball 2007
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Nancy Walker is wearing a champagne-colored shantung ball gown with spaghetti straps by Oleg Cassini. Sandy Magruder is wearing a spearmint green chiffon and satin halter gown, also by Oleg Cassini. Dr. Robert Spetzler, director of the Barrow Neurological Institute, is wearing cotton scrubs in Barrow green. The Barrow Grand Ball will be held Jan. 20 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort Grand Ballroom. For tickets, call 602.406.1039. Evening wear courtesy of Dillard’s Scottsdale. (Personal Fashion Consultant Linda Conforti 480.949.5869, ext. 5007) Jewelry courtesy Oliver Smith Jeweler (480.607.4444/www.oliversmithjeweler.com) Location: Barrow Neurological Institute Photographer: Scott Foust (602.258.0050) • Hair and Makeup: Laura Flagler (602.579.8219)
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We’re looking for a top-notch advertising sales executive who wants to grow with us. Come to a place where beauty, style and the latest trends are all in a day’s work! Contact Trends Publisher Bill Dougherty at bdougherty@trendspublishing.com or 480.990.9007.
Photo courtesy Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Publishers: BILL DOUGHERTY and BETH MCRAE Editor: WENDY MILLER Contributing Writers: Annette Marino and Myra Richman Travel Editor: LAUREN WRIGHT Food Writer: KAREN DAWSON Advertising Manager: SUZANNE EDER Account Executives: JENNA LEE DILLON | JEN FRANTZEN Public Relations and Marketing: NICOLE TRAYNOR | DREW TAPOLCAI Art Direction: SWEET DESIGNS STEPHanie SWEET | RAD MASINELLI | BEN HOFFMAN Editorial Interns: Lindsey Smith | Geoffrey Lindner Fashion Photographer: SCOTT FOUST Trends Make Up and Hair Stylist: LAURA FLAGLER/LEIDAN MITCHELL SALON AND SPA Society Photographer: PETER KRZYKOS Distribution: HARTE BINDERY & MAILING Certified Public Accountants: ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL & TAX Services inc. AJ’s Distribution: pogo Printing: AD-PRINT Information Technology: BEN AMES Web Designer: MIND GRIND Music Production: chris beckley/the production group Special Events Coordinator: ROBYN LEE Subscriptions:
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Trends Corporation (We’ve Moved! New Address!) NEW ADDRESS 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Phone: (480) 990-9007 Fax: (480) 990-0048 Website: www.trendspublishing.com DEADLINES: All editorial and advertisement copy due no later than the 18th of the month six weeks prior to publication (for example, Sept. 18 for the November issue). Published monthly September through July by Trends Publishing. Editorial E-mail: wmiller@trendspublishing.com • Advertising E-mail: seder@trendspublishing.com © 2007 ISSN 0742-034X
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(photo from 1982)
By Bill Dougherty
La Dolce Vita Really fun, but totally unsubstantiated gossip Winter is always coldest for those with no warm memories. However, this cold January will prove to be serendipitous for The Trends Charitable Fund. 2007 will mark the largest grant beneficiaries in the history of the TCF. This is due in full to the amazing generosity of this fine community and the enormous amounts of money raised at last season’s TCF Celebrity Luncheon and Beat The Heat. Both events sold out. Now countless under-the-radar charities that benefit women and children in need will prosper. This year, $430,000 was awarded to the following in-need Valley charities: Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), Growth Improvement for Female Teens (GIFT), New Song Center for Grieving Children & Those Who Love Them, Neighborhood Ministries, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation and Florence Crittenton. Wow, that’s a mouthful! We plan to raise even more money again at this year’s TCF luncheon, set for Thursday, April 28, at The Phoenician, and Beat The Heat, which will kick off the 2007-08 social season Friday, Oct. 5 at its new location, The Arizona Biltmore. You better be there! The merrymakers who attended the lavish Heart Ball can reminisce about the wonderful time they had at the pristine bash. Sadly, the thank you party that accompanied the ball left even the most jaded partygoers with a bitter taste in their silver-spooned mouths. It just goes to show you that some people new to wealth can buy anything in the world but class. Enough said -- we never should have had to address this in the first place. Our community is one of the finest in the nation, and those that put their heart and soul into such a beautiful event should not have had to suffer though that awful party. Yet, the night was also noteworthy for its heartfelt
Representing the 2007 TCF recipient charities were, seated:
Michael Olsen, Florence Crittenton; Diane Marie Crew, Neighborhood moments. 2007 Heart Ball Chair Ministries; Kristin Bradfield, GIFT; and standing, Lisa Schmitt, Susie Wesley announced two New Song Center; TCF executives Diane Might and Pamela Covella, of the fairest maidens in the and Jan Chisum, AFFCF. land, Shelley Adams and Sarah Cheek, will serve as vice-chairs while lovely Carole Moreno is the 2007 Sweetheart. In addition, Nan Howlett was named chair-elect of the 2008 Heart Ball. Back to the thank you party, Cionne McCarthy stole the night in head-to-toe leopard with pumps to match. And David Gustafson spent the evening searching for Edgar Bergen’s lap, since he came dressed as a Charlie McCarthy doll. We’ve also had unconfirmed reports that past ball chair Libby Cohen was spotted breaking into Jane Christensen’s estate shortly before the grand ball and stealing the designs for Jane’s gown. You may have noticed Libby’s ball gown was extremely similar, just a different color. Many claim they witnessed Libby jogging through Jane’s neighborhood dressed in a black velveteen windsuit she borrowed from Suzanne Eder and carrying Jane’s dress pattern strapped to her Continued on page 15
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La Dolce Vita hip pack. We also think Libby may have passed the same dress design along to an unsuspecting Kathleen Lang. Did you also hear that beautiful Charlene Berge-Blum was almost eaten alive the night of the ball by an escalator at The Phoenician as she tried to leave? At first we just assumed Charlene’s trademark country-western blonde mane was somehow sucked into the moving stairs but guests who witnessed the disaster apparently saw her black Oscar de la Renta gown engulfed by the escalator. Thank God lovely top interior designer Brenda Heuring was on hand to pull the emergency stop lever on the contraption, sparing Charlene’s life and, most importantly, her designer gown. Oh well, now Sylvia Danese, the incredibly talented clothing designer of Danese Creations, can restyle the gown into a cocktail frock. Maybe Charlene should call Libby Cohen for advice on the gown since she’s so familiar with dress patterns lately. After all, the two ladies have been inseparable since they worked together with Carole Machiz back at The Clotherie in the 1980s. This month, Trends introduces our new food writer, Karen Dawson. Many of you knew Karen when she owned the award-winning Ruby Beet Gourmet restaurant or from her work for the Bon Appetit Celebrity Golf Invitational and Getting Our Just Desserts. We’re very excited to have such an accomplished critic on our team. Speaking of the 1980s, you should also know that 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of Trends Magazine. Throughout the year, we will be featuring retrospectives on the 1980s in just about every subject we cover in our publication. We also have planned a much-anticipated silver anniversary cocktail party in early March to thank the community and our cherished advertisers for their amazing support. To
our readers, which now measure more than 45,000 homes, we wish to say a huge thank you for your continued patronage. Last fall, this Valley lost one of the true Sam empire builders in our community. Sam Kitchell Kitchell passed to the heavens, completing one the finest lives a man could live. He founded Kitchell Contractors in 1950. Today, the employee-owned corporation is now the largest builder and fifth largest privately held company in the state. In 1969, Sam founded Doubletree Inns and went on to support the philanthropic community in a boundless frenzy. Shortly before his passing, Sam and his wife, Betty, celebrated their 63rd anniversary with their five children. Sam Kitchell left an indelible mark on the state, one that continues to prosper. He will be greatly missed.
Gotcha:
A beautiful socialite who is constantly spouting off about society protocol should look in the mirror. Evidentially, several ladies who have tried to exchange her hostess gifts got a surprise. Although the gifts were wrapped in expensive department store or upscale boutique papers and gift bags, they actually came from a dime store. Some gifts even appeared to be recycled table favors from bygone charity events. Liar, liar, pants on fire.
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By Beth McRae
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Trendspotting From Arcadia to Carefree and Somewhere in Between
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rends is celebrating a big mile- Kappa sisters dressed as Devo in 1982, including Beth McRae stone in 2007: 25 years! As part (center) and Jill Krigsten-Ormsbee (far right) of this year-long celebration, we will be taking a look at Valley trends over the past 25 years, beginning with 1982, the year Trends was first published. My “new” Trendspotting photo is also from 1982 (note the attractive, “Three’s Company-style” side ponytail). We will be unearthing all kinds of fun photos and tidbits from the ‘80s to current day. Warning: if you were friends with me during this timeframe, potentially blackmail-worthy photos could feature you. Like the one in this issue of my Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters. It shows Jill KrigstenOrmsbee and me dressed as Devo (“Whip It” anyone?) as part of a fraternity air-guitar event at ASU. Thankfully, dressing like this was not a trend although listening to Devo was. Jill, please forgive me. Annie Manaster
Jennifer is very courageous. She recently disclosed that her son Jack has a mild form of Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. As a result, she has thrown herself into raising awareness of all forms of autism. Jennifer told me that often when autistic children are young, they are misdiagnosed as having disciplinary issues. Her goals are to educate parents and teachers to recognize the subtle signs of these issues and then help mainstream the children through the regular school system. That way, they are able to practice their social skills,
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From our etiquette files: Invitation and party etiquette. I know this may fall on deaf ears, but it would be so great if everyone could RSVP when asked to do so (when specified on an invitation and by the deadline requested). Better yet, Eve Treger, Raun Melmed, Jennifer Croll and Abby Traister
Now on to more important things. Ina and Murray Manaster had another reason to celebrate over the holidays. They just welcomed Annie Manaster at 8:54 p.m. on Dec. 4. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces, measured 20 inches long, and has a full head of curly, dark brown hair. Her parents are Hillary and Jason Manaster, who live in Scottsdale. Congratulations to the entire Manaster clan!
Jennifer Croll recently teamed up with Eve Treger and Abby Traister for the Sixth Annual Girlfriend Holiday Lipgloss Luncheon at Olive & Ivy. Not only is this lunch fun, but it is also what inspired the formation of Las Palomas. It’s the women’s group Jennifer and friends created to showcase local charitable groups over the past few years.
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become better adjusted and improve their self-esteem. Las Palomas’ December holiday lunch benefited this education effort and featured guest speaker Raun Melmed, M.D., co-founder of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). Dr. Melmed is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and director of the Melmed Center in Scottsdale. For more information on SARRC, please visit autismcenter.org.
the hosts will love you if you respond early. Also, to save yourself some heartache if you are having a party, do not use “Regrets Only” as you will spend precious energy wondering if people actually got their invitations or if they are indeed planning on coming. Please also remember if your invitation says cocktails, you need to plan on having a full bar, not just beer and wine. And, for God’s sake, please do not insult your guests by offering them only white wine while you roam around your own home with a goblet full of red. This happened recently at what was supposed to be a very fine party and turned out to be a complete fiasco. The “host” was concerned that guests would spill the red wine on the carpet and furniture. Not very nice. Hopefully, Santa put some coal in this person’s stocking. Julie Belfer, Kelly Silverman and Letitia Frye
But enough of that. Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2007! If you have fun photos from the ‘80s and beyond and would be willing to share with me (especially if they show trends in fashion), please e-mail them as attachments to me at bmcrae@trendspublishing.com. Who knows, they may end up in Trends!
Xavier Christmas In The Garden
Wayne and Karen Connelley
Sister Joan Fitzgerald, center, with Rick and Shelley Kuhle
Katie Devney and Janet Asher Annette and Bob Dunlap
Jill and Tom Roberts
Brian O’Keefe and Melinda Wilson
HIGH-FASHION EVENT Presented by the Mothers’ Guild of Xavier College Preparatory to benefit the Xavier College Preparatory Building Fund. STILL AS STATUES Students posed as living statues throughout the school campus. SAVE THE DATE Christmas in the Garden is one of the Mothers’ Guild’s biggest fundraisers. The other is the Mother-Daughter Fashion Show, “Afternoon on Fifth Avenue,” set for March 18. Visit www.xcp.org for details.
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Trends in PHOENIX TICKET TICKER MOVIES: Just wait. Any minute now a film studio will publicize its newest offerings as the “Best film of the year” even though it’s only January. Opening Jan. 12: “Alpha Dog,” director John Cassavetes’ new drama starring Justin Timberlake and based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood, the youngest man to ever be on the FBI’s most wanted Artist list; “Pathfinder,” an adventure Patrick Dougherty film set 1,000 years ago about a young Norse boy who is left behind after his clan shipwrecks on the Eastern shores. Opening Jan. 19: “The Hitcher,” remake of the 1986 horror flick about a young man who becomes prey for a serial killer. Opening Jan. 26: “Catch and Release,” a romantic dramedy starring Jennifer Garner about a woman who must deal with the untimely death of her husband and the secrets he kept from her; “Epic Movie,” a parody of blockbusters in the spirit of “Scary Movie.”
SHINE THAT CHROME Two of the world’s finest car shows and auctions return to the Valley this month. Barrett-Jackson is set for Jan. 15-21 at WestWorld. Events include the Drive the Dream celebrity gala to benefit ChildHelp USA Jan. 13 and a rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia auction Jan. 15. www.barrett-jackson.com. Russo and Steele’s Martini Lounge gala to benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Jan. 17. The auction action is Jan. 18-21 in north Scottsdale. www.russoandsteele.com.
SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Arf! The Bakery Café at El Pedregal in The Boulders Resort has planned Dine with Your Dog at noon Jan. 20. Comes complete with three-course meals for dogs and dog’s best friend, a delightful parting gift, and appearances by the K-9 Academy, Tatum Animal Hospital and Foothills Animal Rescue. (480) 488-9009. The 16th Annual Scottsdale Fine Art & Chocolate Festival will be Feb. 9-11 at the Scottsdale Pavilions. (480) 837-5637. EXHIBITIONS: What will he build? Itinerant artist and sculptor Patrick Dougherty will install his newest large-scale temporary work of art Feb. 2-25 at the Desert Botanical Garden. He recently used branches and twigs to created a paisley cloth pattern on the outside of the Max Azria women’s clothing boutique in Los Angeles. The public can help build or watch the installation. (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org.
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BRIDES BY DEMETRIOS (480) 421-6699 Feb. 9-11 Spring bridal collection NEIMAN MARCUS (480) 990-2100 Jan. 15-16 Oscar de la Renta Spring 2007 collection Jan. 25 Jay Strongwater “Jewels for the Home,” decor options using Swarovski crystals, hand-painted enamels and artisan silhouettes. Jan. 25-26 Bill Blass Spring 2007 collection
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Asia de Cuba! Restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow has brought his trendy Asia de Cuba to the Mondrian Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. Combining elements of Asian and Cuban cuisine, it marks the first restaurant by Chodorow’s China Grill Management in the Phoenix Metro area.
Ernst Benz will launch its new limited edition two-tone Chrono Jewel watch April 12-19 at Baselworld in Switzerland. Ernst Benz aficionados should be able to order them locally shortly afterward from E.D. Marshall Jewelers (480-922-1968). Limited to 100 signed pieces, it marks E.B.’s introduction of Roman numerals set against a black dial. The timepiece has a stainless steel case and alligator strap, and flaunts a 3.5 ct. diamond bezel set in 18-karat gold. $17,400.
This Sheraton buffet by Karges Furniture is constructed of mahogany solids with Chevron Movinge veneers. It has three center drawers with two cellarette drawers and a bottle rack. It stands 80 inches wide and 42 inches high. $20,490. Available at Robb & Stucky.
That’s a wrap! Do Me A Favor fine gift boutique offers not only elegant gifts but also stylish gift wrapping, including toppers of fresh flowers. Gift items include (pictured) a Cavan Crystal atomizer ($101), Venetian Murano glass ($250) and masquerade mask ($42.50). (602) 200-0190/favorfinegifts.com
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Upcoming Trunk Shows and Designer Appearances
CLASSIC LINES
Oh Barney! The big news at Scottsdale Fashion Square are the additions of department store Barneys New York and handbag shop Bottega Veneta. Barneys plans to open a 65,000-square-foot store in 2009. No word yet on when Bottega Veneta will open.
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TRUNK SHOWS
NEW BLING
Shop Talk
A signature Bottega Veneta handbag
Save the Date:
Fruits & Passion in the Kierland Commons gives birth to a new natural baby product line and launches a new scent this month. Bébé is an ultra-gentle body care line enriched with certified organic ingredients. Products range from the Delicate Baby Bouquet (pictured at left, $30), baby’s first fragrance, to body and hair wash ($18). The Influence home line now offers a new Lotus nenuphar fragrance in several forms: the home fragrance mist ($25), perfumed candle ($30), scented oil and incense kit (pictured, $20).
Biltmore Skin Care Center Love The Skin You’re In
ASK THE EXPERTS: Skin Care 101 Jan Dupuy, RN Nurse Specialist in Cosmetic Skin Care Owner of Biltmore Skin Care Center ASK: I keep hearing about a new soft tissue filler that was recently approved by the FDA. I think it’s called Juvaderm. What’s this all about? ANSWER: It’s wonderful because it’s safe, it’s FDA approved and it assimilates beautifully with our own bodies, meaning there is very little, if any, risk of an allergic reaction. As I tell my patients, I would feel completely confident having Juvaderm® injected into my own face. As a Nurse, and therefore your advocate, I encourage you to ask your Physician/Injector if they feel the same about the things they are using on your face. For example, does it make sense to have a filler injected into your lovely face that only met FDA approval for joint restoration? Scary but true…. I’ve seen some “off label” fillers go terribly wrong, even in the hands of the most skilled injectors. Given that, I see absolutely no benefit or need in taking that risk, do you? Not when we have so many other wonderful options available.There is definitely an art to facial restoration so my advice is to find a practitioner that uses a lot of it. And often times I’ll use different fillers in different areas of the face. I do this because each filler has its own unique qualities, and I think this leads to a more natural look. ASK: YIKES! My 8-year-old son just asked me why my legs look like I drew a road map on them! What can be done about these terrible spider veins on my legs? ANSWER: Sclerotherapy, wherein a special solution is infused into the little red spider veins, is still considered the “Gold Standard” of treatment. This solution causes the walls of the blood vessel to wear thin and eventually collapse. This renders their ability to carry blood impossible, hence the red disappears. For the best results, sometimes several office visits are required. Patients then wear special stockings for a brief period of time following each treatment to potentiate the effectiveness of the treatments. With winter here, there is no better time to think about getting those legs in shape. To learn more about Sclerotherapy and to see if you’re a candidate for this cost effective and minimally invasive procedure, now’s the time to make an appointment with your Physician or Nurse Specialist. All consultations are complimentary at:
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite #780 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Send Questions & Comments to: biltmoreskincare@aol.com Proudly Associated with Barry Fernando, MD (Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon)
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27th Annual AKF Authors Luncheon Jane Christensen, luncheon chair Nancy Gaitner and Gee Gee Entz
Larry and Glenna Shapiro
Judy Shannon
Nancy Hanley, Erik Larson and Lee Hanley
Piper, Chris and Grant Gustafson
Leah Hoffman Langerman
Jill Alanko
Caryll Kyl
Guests of honor Barry Eisler, Adriana Trigiani and Elizabeth Berg
Dodie Johnes
Sandy Magruder, Nancy Walker and Julie Vogel
HELPING TO CLOSE THE BOOK ON KIDNEY DISEASE Proceeds benefit the Arizona Kidney Foundation’s education and screening programs. TWO NANCYS ARE BETTER THAN ONE This year’s event was overseen by luncheon chairman Nancy Gaintner and The Women’s Board of the Arizona Kidney Foundation President Nancy Hanley. A WHO’S WHO OF TOP-SELLING AUTHORS Authors Elizabeth Berg, Barry Eisler, Erik Larson, Jim Lehrer and Adriana Trigiani were this year’s guests of honor.
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Author Jim Lehrer and Candyce Williams
Duffy McMahon
Laura Grafman and Lynn Lancaster
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Hot & Not hot
So, what’s hot and what’s not for the New Year? Here are the trends we’re spotting. Sleek Hair
Heavy Bangs
Healthy Figures Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Tall, Sexy Boots Chrome Domes Afternoon Tea Music Downloads White, Cherry and Mint Phones “Saturday Night Live” on the Web DVR YouTube.com
Crocs Camouflage Caps Starbucks MySpace.com The Chocolate Phone Last 30 minutes of “Saturday Night Live” on TV Celebrity Chefs “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Migo, the Kid’s Chaperone Cell Phone Invitations
H2 Fisher Price Phone Evites
Abby Traister and Scott Walker
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Waifish Models
Homeward Bound ‘Old Bags’ Luncheon Mai Yahn
Patti Rounds and Pam Martin
Ashley and Sherry Conquest Donna Fleischer and Dee Dee Stuart
Maggie Key, Janice Barnes and Natalie Rinehart
EVENT GIVES OLD BAGS NEW HOMES Nearly 500 people bid on 400 designer, vintage and celebrity handbags. BIDS FILLED A WORTHWHILE POCKETBOOK The event netted $225,000 for Homeward Bound children’s learning center programs.
Cassandra Mason-Motz
LEGENDARY LIZ HANDBAG EARNS TOP BID A shell-disk and rhinestone wrist handbag worn by actress Elizabeth Taylor to Liza Minelli’s last wedding was purchased for $2,350.
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Desert Foundation Auxiliary Desert Ball Bud and Claudia Neal
DFA 2006 Desert Ball Debutantes Robert and Mimi Shaps
Gregg and Helen Vinson
Bob and Lois LeMarr Marc Reed and Robert Black
Lynn and Greg Donohue with Rachel Maloney
Phillip and Terry Benson Elaine and John Bracken
Kellie Jones
Shaun Bracken Ingrid Haas
Aimee and Oliver Smith
WHITE CLOUD Thirty-three lovely debutantes presented to society FETCHING BALL CHAIRS Claudia Neal and Terry Benson TWO BEAUTIFUL GENERATIONS Elaine and Shaun Bracken FLORA OF PLENTY Festival flower arrangements by The White House
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An Interview with Harry Hamlin The actor-turned-dancer talks about “Dancing with the Stars,” fundraising, fashion and wife Lisa Rinna By Wendy Miller
Actor Harry Hamlin has been a fixture on television and in feature films for nearly three decades, earning Golden Globe nominations for his work on “L.A. Law” and in the film “Movie Movie.” In 1987, People magazine named Hamlin its “Sexiest Man of the Year.” More recently, he received critical praise for his portrayal of the debonair yet troublesome actor Aaron Echolls on TV’s “Veronica Mars.” Last year, Hamlin turned up the charm once again on ABC’s hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars.” Hamlin’s wife, actress Lisa Rinna, dazzled viewers during the show’s second season. Trends Editor Wendy Miller caught up with the actor while he was doing some lastminute Christmas shopping prior to leaving Los Angeles for the “Dancing with the Stars” road tour, which included a stop Dec. 29 in Phoenix. The show’s phenomenal success inspired a local competition this month to benefit the Arizona Kidney Foundation. The inaugural “Dancing with the Stars Arizona” will take place Jan. 26 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. For ticket information, call 602.840.1644. Did the “Dancing with the Stars” producers contact you? Or did you pursue it after your wife, Lisa Rinna, had such a positive experience the previous year? In the first season, I was asked to do it. It came over the wire as a ballroom dancing competition and I thought, you’ve got to be kidding, and I passed on it. They came back to me the second season. Despite the show’s popularity, I passed again because I’m not a dancer; I had no ability with dance movement. But then a month and a half later, they asked Lisa. She had viewed the first season and wanted to try, so she accepted. While she was practicing, I watched her go through an extraordinary evolution. Sure, she grew as a dancer but she also grew as a person, from having to rise to a challenge. That’s what drew me to compete. Yet, when the show asked me to do the third season, I had some reservations because of my age. But I turned that around; the show could be the perfect thing to whip me into shape because I hadn’t touched my toes for 30 to 40 years. (laughs) At age 54, turning 55, I could set myself up health-wise for next 20 to 30 years. Plus, the idea of facing millions of people appealed to me. Like climbing a high mountain, we all need challenges to make us feel alive. And I was right. I’m a changed person.
“While my wife Lisa was practicing, I watched her go through an extraordinary evolution. Sure, she grew as a dancer but she also grew as a person, from having to rise to a challenge. That’s what drew me to compete.” – Actor Harry Hamlin, pictured with his professional dancing partner Karina Smirnoff such. I’m more involved with the business end. I leave the clothing stuff to Lisa. Our Web site does great. We have a lot of online customers from Arizona. People like clothes from designers like Diane Von Furstenberg, Rebecca Taylor and Joe Bush. Arizona is fairly casual and trendy. I know you support many charities. Which are you currently involved with? In the last few years, we’ve gravitated toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital because of the incredible work they do with young cancer patients. Its “no child turned away” policy means it has to raise a lot of money. We do a lot of charity work through Belle Gray. Tell me a little about Sky Pierson, the role you play in the upcoming feature film “Strange Wilderness.” It’s an outrageous comedy where my character’s (television) show competes against (actor) Steve Zahn’s, whose character eventually gets the better of mine. As I read the script, I was mortified by how base it was but I could not stop laughing. I thought, this is disgusting but hysterically funny. Take “There’s Something About Mary” and multiple it, and you get “Strange Wilderness.” (No release date has been set yet.)
Has dancing on the show brought you and Lisa closer together? I have a friend who uses dance to resolve conflict with his children. For Lisa and I, though, dancing together is the one thing that seems to inspire conflict. (laughs) We’re now used to dancing with professionals, and the pros really know how to move us around the dance floor better than we can move ourselves. What did you perform during the December “Dancing with the Stars” tour? My professional dance partner Karina Smirnoff and I did smooth dances – the quickstep and tango. Then Lisa and I performed a waltz together. With all that dancing, you probably need a nice spa getaway. Which is your favorite? We take an annual pilgrimage to Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs, one of California’s oldest spa resorts. It was (gangster) Al Capone’s desert hideaway for years and has a series of escape tunnels underneath. I’ve been going there since the 1970s. Both you and Lisa are known for your sense of fashion and style. Who are your favorite clothing designers for sportswear and formalwear? For formal wear, I’m a Prada guy all around; it fits my body well. I like the line and fabrics. I also like (British-based) Paul Smith. Lisa’s style is not as dependent on the designer as it is the dress itself and how it fits. She will try on 10 to 12 gowns before finding the right one. What fashion events do you attend? Lisa attends Fashion Week here in L.A. I understand you and Lisa own a clothing boutique. Yes, Belle Gray, which we opened in 2003. We have two stores in California: Sherman Oaks and Calabasas. The name combines the middle names of our two daughters, Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray. We sell mostly casual women’s clothing but also have some men’s wear – jeans, tees and
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Rest and Rejuvenation Arizona resorts put the ‘ah’ in ‘spa’ to pamper guests in the New Year By Wendy Miller
Whether you keep them or shrug them off, New Year’s resolutions all boil down to one action – treat yourself well. Arizonans are lucky. We have a state filled with many of the nation’s top resort and day spas. Here are some of their latest offerings for 2007.
This peaceful sanctuary’s commitment to producing a healthy glow in 2007 includes a variety of new services and products. The Centre’s winter Weight Loss Challenge runs Jan. 7 through March 18. The person who loses the highest percentage of body fat at the end of the challenge will receive a yearlong pass to the spa’s fitness center and be refunded the cost of the program. Contestants receive one private personal training session per week, two group training sessions per week, a group meeting with a naturopathic physician, and unlimited use of the fitness facility. $875 Made from ingredients indigenous to Arizona, the nutrient-rich antioxidant in the Centre’s pomegranate replenishing polish can improve skin affected by everyday stress and environmental factors. The 50-minute treatment includes an exfoliant of crushed pomegranate seeds and salt blended with citrus, followed by a refreshing rinse and then fragrant whipped shea butter to smooth and moisturize. $140.
Golden Door Spa, The Boulders Resort: 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree 85377. Phone: 1 (866) 397-6520 Web site: www.theboulders.com Tranquil Carefree, Arizona provides a picturesque background for the world-class Golden Door Spa. Its signature elements include a 33,000-square-foot, full-service spa, movement studio, the meditation labyrinth inspired by ancient Hopi medicine wheels, and Watsu underwater treatment.
Photo courtesy Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician: 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 85251. Phone: (480) 941-8200. Web site: thephoenician.com
Canyon Ranch Spa: 8600 E. Rockcliff Road, Tucson 85750. Phone: 1 (800) 742-9000 or (520) 749-9000. Web site: www.canyonranch.com
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Canyon Ranch Spa offers more than 40 daily fitness classes as well as hiking trails and bike routes to enjoy Tucson’s sunny weather and matchless scenery. Frequented by a who’s who of celebrities and public figures, the spa offers a menu of services for men, women and youths ages 14-17. It includes body work, life management, metaphysical practices, nutrition and food studies, and preventative and integrative medicine.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North: 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale, 85262-8342. Phone: (480) 515-5700. Web site: www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale To take full advantage of the desert environment surrounding the resort, the Four Seasons has teamed with Arizona Outback Adventures for the new Hike & Bike Adventure. The package includes three-night stay in a casita guestroom, two 50-minute spa treatments of the guest’s choice, daily breakfast for two, one half-day hiking, and one half-day biking as well as a hiker pack welcome amenity. Price and availability vary by season. Throughout February, the Four Seasons Spa will offer a romantic ritual for two based on the time-honored flavors of the fig, long associated with the art of love. The 110-minute therapy includes a bath infused with vitamin-rich oil blended with green fig to promote collagen synthesis as well as a generous dose of antioxidants to restore skin health. Afterward, the couple will enjoy massage a deux finished with the nutrient-rich green fig body lotion in the spa suite. $410
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Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon, Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa: 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 85718. Phone: (520) 742-6000. Web site: www.westinlapalomaresort.com/spa The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon has added several new facials, body treatments and spa packages to its menu of services. One of the more popular is the Elemental Balancing Massage, an aromatherapy massage that guests have called “an out of body experience. $110-$160. This month, the salon will introduce the La Paloma Purification Ritual. Considered “extreme pampering,” the two-hour treatment uses indigenous materials such as sage and a copper bowl for its footbath as well as clay and blue cornmeal to exfoliate the entire body. It also includes an aromatherapy massage. $260
Jurlique Spa, Caleo Resort & Spa: 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251. Phone: (480) 945-7666. Web site: www.caleoresort.com. The day spa is earning high marks in the Valley for its variety of services and Jurlique products. Its newest offering is the Vichy Nirvana massage. During the 60-minute treatment, a gentle shower of water first soothes guests while lemon oil is used. Afterward, they receive a complimentary mini facial. $130. The spa also offers a 60-minute skin-revitalization, deep-cleaning facial especially for men ($125) and a 60-minute Tea Tree body polish ($125), among others.
Camelback Inn Spa, Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa: 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 85253. Phone: (480) 596-7040. Web site: www.camelbackspa.com The 32,000-square-foot, world-class Camelback Inn Spa is popular with local residents, celebrities and world leaders. If offers a full complement of spa offerings as well as panoramic views of Camelback and Mummy mountains. Its spa menu includes the Gentleman’s Deluxe Package, a 2-1/2 hour treatment that includes a desert rain loofah, an adobe clay purification wrap and a 60-minute Swedish massage. $290. Its 60-minute Signature Massage Treatment combines aromatherapy, hot and cold stone massage, reflexology and the detoxifying benefits of castor oil. $135.
Spa L’Auberge, L’Auberge De Sedona: 301 L’Auberge Lane, Sedona 86336. Phone: (928) 282-1661. Web site: www.lauberge.com Spa L’Auberge is one of the few places where guests can experience a treatment in an airy, creekside cabana. All treatments at the luxury resort, winner of the Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 Readers’ Choice Award, use the purest, highest quality products that include plant-based essential oils. The upscale resort also has whimsical treatments. It now offers the Paws and Spa Package for travelers who won’t leave home without their furry family friends. It includes a two-night stay in a garden-side cottage, a 60-minute massage for two human guests, breakfast for two, pet amenities such as a dog bed, mat and feeding bowls, a doggy bag of goodies for a doggy (dog biscuits, a bandana, water, clean-up bags, a toy, and more), and a pet fee. Starts at $440 per night, two-night minimum.
Spa Avania, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale 85258. Phone: (480) 444-1234. Web site: www.scottsdale.hyatt.com One of the newest spas in the Valley, Spa Avania also holds another distinction. It is one of the world’s first resort spas to choreograph all the details of its spa experience to the science of time and the body’s internal daily time clock. The timing of its treatment offerings is geared to the body’s natural cycles during three specific periods of the day: morning (awakening and revitalization), midday (restoration and balance) and evening (relaxation and repair). Spa Avania’s seven essential elements are: spa treatments, mineral water therapy, diet, music, yoga, fine teas and natural light. Yoga Away helps travelers stretch away jet lag, stress and fatigue.
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa: 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley 85253. Phone: (480) 948-2100. Web site: www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com The Sanctuary Spa now offers Sport Specific Training, an array of exercises that are helping guests to get fit in the New Year. Guests have a variety of options from which to choose, including yoga for golf, plyometrics, BOSU, balance disk, ball and band, interval or circuit training, and boxing. These exercises emphasize breathing techniques and stretching.
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Event co-chairs Dyan Haugen and Pearle Marr
Hamilton and Betty McRae
Ashley and Kevin McAndrews
Photos by: darrelbiggs.com
March Of Dimes ‘An Evening In San Francisco’
Nan and C.A. Howlett
Pat McMahon
Janet Johnson and Janice Decker
Robert Beauchamp
Pearle and Malcolm Marr
Jon and Caryll Kyl with Kimberly and Nariman Afkhami
Doug and Mary Jorden
THE SAN FRANCISCO TREAT The event hosted four well-known chefs from the City by the Bay – George Morrone from Boca, Claire Clark from The French Laundry, Robert Lam from Butterfly and Joseph Manzare from Zuppa. MARTOONIS ALL AROUND Charbay Winery & Distillery hosted the martini bar. EVOKED TONY BENNETT Dance music provided by the band Affinity
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Angela Fenske Pam and Scott Celley
THE PERFECT VALENTINE.
The enticing Spa at the renowned Camelback Inn has emerged as one of the most beautiful spa experiences on the planet. In fact, the Spa was just voted “Best Spa Experience” by the Arizona Republic. In addition, the Spa was rated by Spa Magazine as one of “50 Great American Spas”. We are the local favorite; voted “Best Spa”, “Best Pedicure”, “Best Manicure”, and “Best Facial” in Phoenix Magazine. Sophisticated. Indulgent. Visually stimulating and stunningly functional. That was our dream. It is now your reality. We invite you or someone you love to experience the spa at Camelback Inn. For our special Valentine Gift Certificates,
please call (480) 596 -7040. Or shop online at www.camelbackspa.com
5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Toll free (800) 24-CAMEL
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By Karen Dawson
Trends in Dining ‘Wildfish’ Dining Review Fans of Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille will likely find Wildfish Seafood Grille just as tantalizing. This charismatically bustling scene at the Scottsdale Waterfront is sleek, hip and in the same talented hands of Chef John M. Carver of Eddie V’s. The appetizer menu is substantial, which makes for some nice “grazing” if you choose to hit one of the Valley’s hottest happy hours. The wok-cooked crispy cashew calamari spiced with red chile, ginger and soy ($11.95), which appears to be a popular staple, is zesty and satisfying. But it was eclipsed by the all-lump crab cake ($13.95), which is all that and more! If tasty ocean creatures are not your thing and your arteries can handle it, try a wedge of Wildfish’s melting, triple-cream Saint Andre cheese ($10.95) or one of the handfuls of salads. My pick is the hot goat cheese, spicy arugla and warm wild mushroom salad ($9.95) – It’s one great, delicious combination. Oysters are plentiful and delicious, and gulf oysters are only 50 cents during happy hour. However, my dining partner and I were disappointed by the $14.95 price tag for a mere four Jonah crab claws from the raw bar.
The entrée menu contains a dozen or so choices; however, keep in mind fish varieties and preparations may change with the season or that day’s offerings. The “Hong Kong-style” Chilean sea bass in a soy broth (market price) is light and satisfying. Or, venture to something more decadent, such as the jumbo Georges Bank scallops wrapped in bacon with tomato-basil butter ($23.95). The flavors of the New Zealand Grouper with Jonah crab and lemon-chive butter ($23.95) were tip-top. Too bad, I suspect, the scorching plate overcooked my fish on the way to our table. If you are dining with a carnivore, no worries. Wildfish offers a few aged Midwestern beef selections ($27.9536.95) as well as a saporous veal chop. A la carte side dishes ($5.95-7.95), such as potatoes au gratin, asparagus with hollandaise or truffled macaroni and cheese, are worthy of sharing. The dessert menu offers up an acceptable variety ranging from crème brulee to hot apple cobbler. The lemon meringue pie is good, although a little too sweet for my liking. The Godiva hot chocolate cake is non-inventive, but nicely done. All desserts are $6.95 and are baked on premise.
Wildfish is a hot spot now and, I expect, will continue to be so with such newcomer neighbors as Pink Taco and Olive and Ivy. However, all this fab and flavor comes with a semi-hefty price tag. Be prepared for $30 to $50 per person for food alone. Reservations and all major credit cards are accepted. Location: 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: 480.994.4040 Hours: Mon.-Sat 5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m. Happy Hour: 4-7 p.m. daily, Sun. and Mon. all night. Selected appetizers are half-price; selected wines and martinis $5 Parking: $5 Valet or garage Atmosphere: Lively Noise level: Manageably loud Dress: Nice casual, trendy! Overall Rating: **1/2 **** = Extraordinary
*** = Excellent
** = Good
* = Fair
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Nominate Your Favorite Best-Dressed Man or Woman in the Valley Nominate your favorite best-dressed woman or man (yourself included) to become a Trends style icon. Five men and five women will be selected and then presented at the Trends Charitable Fund (TCF) Celebrity Luncheon April 26 at The Phoenician. All nominees will be published in a future issue of Trends, so don’t be shy about nominating one or more style icons that you know look great. Trends 2006 Best-Dressed Men and Women were: Bert Alanko, Jonathan Elias, Harriet Friedland, Kimberly Jacobsen, Patrick McGroder, Mary Ellen McKee, Priscilla Nicholas, Rick Ross, Marcia Roth and Ray Slomski. Please fax to TRENDS at 480.990.0048. Thanks! Questions? Call Bill Dougherty at 480.990.9007 or e-mail bdougherty@trendspublishing.com
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TRENDS CHARITABLE FUND
Pam Arizona Costume Institute Holiday Luncheon
Sylvia Danese
Linda Herold and Priscilla Nicholas
Darlene Keller-Price
Patsy Lowry
Melanie Beauchamp
Joey Leslie and Sharron Lewis
WHAT A SOCIAL EDITOR SHOULD BE Chair Linda Herold of Front Doors dressed in a smashing Oscar de la Renta satin skirt and John Terry jacket. HAUTE COUTURE CURATOR PAM Curator of Fashion Design Dennita Sewell.
Tanya Rietz and Michelle Blincoe
DALLAS’S GREATEST EXPORT Fashions provided by Neiman Marcus.
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THE COUPLE Ms. Ashley Ainsworth of Paradise Valley Mr. Tyler Mathews of Phoenix NUPTIALS
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
THE RECEPTION
THE HONEYMOON
THE RING
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Living Streams Church
Arizona Biltmore Resort Shane Co.
MEET THE PARENTS Mrs. Kelly O’Connor and Mr. Jim O’Connor Mrs. Sally Mathews and Mr. Les Mathews
THE FLOWERS
Flowers by Jodi (bold pinks and white roses)
Wedding Bells
Rebecca Bouck Photography
Saint Lucia, Caribbean Islands
$ Bride’s best friend –
a male – served as a “bridesman.”
$ Bridal couple wrote
their own vows.
$ Bride walked
down the aisle by both father and stepfather.
THE BRIDAL GOWN Maggie Sottero
Black-Tie Calendar
Attire is black-tie unless otherwise noted Drive the Dream Gala
Childhelp USA January 13 Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, Westworld Information: 480.922.8212 “Racy” cocktail attire
Jewel Ball
American Cancer Society January 20 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 602.952.7511
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation Honor Ball
Scottsdale Healthcare’s Community Health Services January 20 The Phoenician Resort Information: 480.882.4510
Barrow Grand Ball
Barrow Neurological Foundation January 20 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 602.406.1039
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HomeBase Youth Services February 2 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 602.263.7773, ext. 215 Cocktail attire
Dancing with the Stars – Arizona
Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix February 24 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 602.954.8182 or visit www.bgcmp.org Cocktail attire
Arizona Kidney Foundation January 26 Scottsdale Plaza Resort Information: 602.840.1644 Cocktail attire
Fresh Start Fashion Gala 2007
Promise Ball 2007
Good Night, Sleep Tight: A Storybook Evening
CASS 6th Annual Gala
Night of Gold Ball
Trends Beat the Heat
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation January 27 Westin Kierland Resort Information: 602.224.1816 or desertsouthwest@jdrf.org
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation February 10 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 602.261.7126
Crisis Nursery February 23 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Information: 602.273.7363 Cocktail attire
Oscar Night America
Arthritis Foundation February 25 Location TBA Information: 602.264.7679
Central Arizona Shelter Services March 3 Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center Information: 602.256.6945, ext. 3055 Cocktail or Mardi Gras attire
”This Magic Moment” Cameo Ball Alzheimer’s Association January 27 Scottsdale Hilton Resort Information: 602.528.0545
John C. Lincoln Health Foundation February 24 Camelback Inn Resort Information: 602.870.6306, ext 1730
Carnivale
Phoenix Art Museum Friends of European Art February 1 Phoenix Art Museum Information: 602.307.2040 Masks requested
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Doorway of Hope Dinner
Celebration of Caring ‘New York, New York’
Assistance League of Phoenix February 24 The Ritz-Carlton Information: 602.944.7636 Black tie optional
Trends Charitable Fund October 5 Arizona Biltmore Resort Information: 480.990.9007 Cocktail attire
Success for Good Getting to Know Janice Montana By Annette Marino and Myra Richman
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ou continue to be involved in several nonprofits in our community. Who were your role models? I am very lucky as to those who have greatly influenced my role as a person and volunteer. Early in my lifetime my parents were and remain my role models. Gail Warden was and is my mentor as to the art of volunteering. After my husband passed away in 2000, Sheila Schwartz unselfishly took me under her wing and taught me the finer points of philanthropic giving. When were you first aware of the importance of giving back to others? From a very early age, when I was growing up in Phoenix, giving back to the community was instilled in me in schools, religious activities, family life, etc. With which nonprofits have you been involved in the past and now? I am on the board of the Arizona Science Center and have been involved with Childhelp USA, National Conference for Christians and Jews, Phoenix Police Foundation, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Celebrity Fight Night as a founder, the Weizmann Institute of Science, the Metropolitan Opera, Charter 100 and many others, all important, but too numerous to mention. How has your business savvy helped nonprofits to improve? I have been able to share the entrepreneurial business skills that I have developed over the years with various 501c3 (nonprofit) and 501c6 (professional) organizations. I also like to be involved with financial committees as they hold the key to the success of an organization. How do you think the many Valley nonprofit organizations can work smarter in achieving their goals? Firstly, I believe it is always necessary no matter how large or small an organization to have a yearly plan and strategic planning. I believe in the old saying, “plan your work and work your plan.” Next, the Valley has an incredible number of 501c3 organizations; most are going after the same contributors and monies. I believe the creation of strategic alliances is very important for an organization’s survival and in achieving its goals. It is also necessary for board members to have at least two of the three W’s: wealth, work and wisdom. I do not sit on a board unless I know I can give the time necessary. I firmly believe members who sit on boards must understand the responsibility it takes in contributing personal time and resources. I think we do not help an organization by accepting board positions only to put on one’s resume. Lastly, it is necessary for sitting board members to know when it is time to leave a board and make room for new blood (members), so to speak, to help organizations grow. Where do you go for fun? I love Cabo. That is where I go to escape and have fun. What happens in Cabo stays in Cabo! How do you think we can encourage more people to be philanthropic with their time and resources? We must first work with younger people and children to instill the importance of philanthropy. There is a generation within our community that never really learned to be as generous as some of the others. I think that is due to not being taught the necessity of helping the community where we live. When people retire from other cities, giving to the city from where they came and not to the community where they now reside needs to be reevaluated. It takes numerous resources to produce the advantages that we have in our Valley. Recent studies show these are the largest untapped markets for philanthropy. Ongoing education and outreach programs within these sectors will encourage many to reassess their priorities. What are you most proud of? I have never taken my successes for granted. Due to this I have been able to give back to local, national and global communities on a business and philanthropic level. If I have been able to touch one life through my philanthropic involvements then perhaps I have been successful. Hopefully, I have touched more than one. What four things would surprise us about you? I am a homebody and love to cook and bake. I love to laugh and have a good sense of humor. I love to dance and be with my friends. I write poetry. I attempt to play golf. (I know, this is five!)
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The V.I.P.s Coulter Cadillac Beach Party for The Friends of the American Cancer Center
Fiesta Ball Kickoff Party
Nikki Balich, Armando Flores and Ellie Ziegler
Geoffrey Linder, Lindsay Holden, Julie Holden, Bill Coulter and Beth Komadina
Success for Good Golden Karma Awards
Tanya Hary, Carole Machiz, actress honoree Jane Seymour and Susie Wesley
Monte Vista Club’s Connecting & Collecting for the Heard Museum
notMYkid Red Ribbon Week Benefit
Grant and Shelley Almquist, Patsy Lowry and Jon Burdick
Todd and Erica Stottlemyre with Pamala Plummer-Wright
Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding
Santa Claus, “American Idol” finalist Ace Young and Stella Pugliese
Hospice of the Valley’s ‘Off the Vine’ Wine Auction
Women of Scottsdale 8th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
Auctioneer Larry Flynn
Gayle Henderson, Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross, Governor Janet Napolitano and Linda Herold
Maricopa Health Foundation annual ‘CopaBall’ Herman and Katy Orcutt with Doug Cole
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Las Palomas Girlfriend Holiday Lipgloss Luncheon Michelle Carroll-Lords, Kristin Neville, Cindy Smith, Jill Krigsten-Ormsbee and Dee Nowell
‘Hello, Jerry’ Concert for ASU Herberger College Lyric Opera Theatre Carl and Bibbi Stolpe with Jason Graae
Saks Fifth Avenue Salutes the Arts
Georgeann White
Marcia Barrow
Oonagh and John Boppart
Teri and Ron Barnet
Tom and Diane Might
Stephanie McRae and Lauren Campbell
Larry Buchanan with Jeanne and Gary Herberger
Loretta and Marcia Saban
I HEAR A SYMPHONY Friends mingled while supporting the Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona and The Phoenix Symphony. SPINNING HEADS Eternally chic Teri Barnet dressed in black and white. PURSE ENVY All eyes were on Sharron Lewis’ Ermes Kelly bag.
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Valley Events January 26
Arizona Kidney Foundation Dancing with the Stars – Arizona Scottsdale Plaza Resort Tickets: $350 per couple Information: 602.840.1644
January 26
Arizona Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation Parkinson Charity Fundraiser Tempe City Center Tickets: $85 Information: 480.730.5992
January 28
February 10
Rosson House Museum and Hands-on Heritage House Hands-on-Heritage House Golf Tournament Papago Golf Course Registration: $90 per person, $350 per foursome. Information: 602.261.8948.
February 10
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art SMoCA Benefit Soiree 2007 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets: TBA Information: 480.874.4671
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Friends of Phoenix Children’s Hospital 2007 Wine Tasting Patsy Grimaldi’s DC Ranch Tickets: $55 Information: 602.546.2652 or www.pchwinetasting.com
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February 9
February 18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Dan Majerle Celebrity Golf Classic The Phoenician Golf Club Tickets: TBA Information: 480.344.5681 or cmarshall@bgcs.org
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Arizona Kidney Foundation Children’s Art & Literature Luncheon Westin Keirland Resort Tickets: $35 and $70 Information: Susan Thompson susant@azkidney.org
Heart to Heart Pet-a-Rama Meet Your New Best Friend Phoenix Steele Park Tickets: $25 per person in advance, $30 day of event Information: 602.570.2755
February 24
March 3
February 24
March 10
Junior League of Phoenix 70th Annual Rummage Sale Arizona State Fairgrounds Tickets: $4 8 a.m.-noon, free 1-4 p.m. Information: www.jlp.org.
Esperanca, Inc. International Health Programs Mardi Gras Venue of Scottsdale Tickets $150 Information: 602.252.7772 or www.esperenca.org
February 26
Brophy Auction 2007 Dance Fever Harper Great Hall Tickets: $200 per person Information: www.brophyprep.org
Anytown Arizona Inc. Celebrity Mixer and Poker Tournament Pioneer Village Tickets: $250 per person, $200 for registered members, Nationwide Poker Tour Information: 602.265.9256 or www.anytownarizona.org
GuitarMania 2 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona Guitar Auction Casino Arizona Tickets: TBA Information: www.guitarmania.azcentral.com
March 23
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April 26
Phoenix Art Museum Arts & Flowers Tickets: TBA Information: www.phxart.org
Christian Family Care Agency Annual Garden Brunch and Fashion Show Private Residence Tickets: $35 per person Information: 602.234.1935 or www.cfcare.org
Trends Charitable Fund Annual TCF Luncheon The Phoenician Tickets: TBA Information: 480.990.9007
Fax Calender Submissions to (480) 990–0048 Or E-mail wmiller@trendspublishing.com
New Advertisers in Trends Desert Crown Real Estate Group Established in 2001, Desert Crown Real Estate Group has been among the
top real estate companies in Arizona. The company provides professional, friendly and reliable service to all its clients. Whether buying or selling a home, its mission is to make its clients 100 percent happy that they chose Desert Crown Real Estate Group to assist in all their real estate needs. Clients can benefit from Desert Crown’s trustworthy and knowledgeable Realtors. Whether searching for a house, townhome, commercial office, vacant lot or investment property, Desert Crown will make buyers’ real estate dreams a reality. Its new office is now open in Scottsdale on the northeast corner of McDonald and Scottsdale roads. Desert Crown Real Estate Group, 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 209, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Owner: Robert Momcilovic. Branch Manager: Jill Sturman. Phone: (480) 807-5500 Fax: (480) 621-5283 Website: www.DesertCrown.com
Di-Zin Salon & Spa For 15 years, this full-service salon and day spa has provided both men and women with a variety of hair, nail and skin care services. With 22 hair stations, four nail stations and multiple service rooms, Di-Zin Salon ranks among Tempe’s largest salons. Its employees are artists in their profession who understand that each customer’s needs are unique. Di-Zin (pronounced “design”) takes pride that it is not a cookie cutter salon but rather an upscale salon without the upscale attitude. Di-Zin Salon & Spa, 1420 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85284. Contact: Deb and Ambia Schultz. Phone: (480) 730-5992 Fax: (480) 730-8720 Website: www.dizinsalon.com
Pet of the Month Chester
Meet Chester, a gentle giant who will steal your heart in an instant. This 3-year-old, brown/tri-color male St. Bernard is extremely sweet and smart. He knows basic commands such as “sit” and will give you his paw and a kiss if you show him a treat. Chester is housetrained and needs frequent brushing and grooming to keep his coat free of tangles and mats. He craves attention and prefers to be inside to be around his two-legged friends. He loves to nap on his own big, cozy doggy sofa and cuddle with you. Meet Chester today because he’s extremely friendly and obedient. Although he is good with adults and other dogs, potential adopters should introduce Chester to resident pets and kids at the shelter before considering him for adoption. His previous family surrendered him because they could no longer take care of him. He’s a loyal companion who would love to make a fresh, new start with someone who can spend quality time with him. Chester is already neutered and is available for adoption now at the Arizona Humane Society’s Campus for Compassion, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix. His $85 adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, first vaccinations, collar, leash, I.D. tag, follow-up veterinary exam and other goodies. Chester may have already been adopted when you arrive at the shelter, but the AHS has many more pets who desperately want to go to loving families. For details, call (602) 997-7586 or log on to www.azhumane.org.
Innovative Wine Cellar Designs – Scottsdale As leading custom wine cellar designers, Innovative Wine Cellar Designs has established a solid record of performance. From its offices and showrooms in Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company provides products and services to its customers nationwide. Innovative Wine Cellar Designs offers three compelling reasons why it should design, build and install custom wine cellars: 1) Its expertise and professional artistic and tradecraft resources are unmatched; 2) Its team-approach assures clients of a timely and cost-effective project completion; and 3) Its artists and craftsmen use proven, time-tested methods and high quality materials driven by a passion for excellence. Innovative Wine Cellar Designs, 8340 East Raintree Drive, B-9, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Contact: Sandy Horwitz, president. Phone: (480) 538-1288 Fax: (480) 922-1294 Website: www.winecellardesigns.biz Editor’s note: The information contained or provided in New Advertisers in Trends is intended for general informational purposes only. Opinions expressed herein are the views of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policies and/or procedures of Trends Magazine.
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Trends turns 25! Here’s how we – and many of you – looked back in 1982, when Trends was first published.
Rita Steer Jane and Geoff Edmunds with Penny Galarneau Diane and Herb Cummings
Jeff and Cheryl Fine Gee Gee Entz with John and Nancy Teets Bob and Katherine “Kax” Herberger
Anne and Bob Robbs Cheryl Parker Erma Bombeck
David Gordon, JoAnn and Mike Murphy, and Dorothy Ganem Priscilla and Mike Nicholas Betty and Hamilton McRae with Jamie Lendrum
John and Nanci Bruner Vanessa, Nancy and Richard Joaquim Larry and Penny Gunning
Jazelle Ghiz and Diane Rogers
Jeanne and Gary Herberger
Peter and Suzan Makaus
Over the next 11 months, Trends will look back at 25 years of the people, events and lifestyles that graced our pages and our Valley’s trendiest locales. We invite you to share your memories and photos (both “What was I thinking?” and “Say, I looked good!”) from 1982 through the present. We’re looking for where you shopped and dined, society icons, your milestones, and fashion fabulous and faux pas. E-mail them to Trends Editor Wendy Miller at wmiller@trendspublishing.com or mail to: Wendy Miller, Trends Magazine, 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205, Scottsdale AZ 85250.
Best lot in Echo Canyon with the Preserve & Praying Monk in your backyard. Home has just been completely freshened with new flooring & paint, inside & out. The pool, patio & landscape have been redone. 2BD/3BA in 2,739 SF MLS#2654186 $1,775,000
Truly Exquisite Scottsdale Home – Attention to quality & sophisticated taste Courtyard entry, separate casita, wow kitchen/ family room. Media room, office, over-sized pool, sport court & large yard. 5BD/5.5BA in 5,886 MLS#2653211 $3,885,000
Recently Remodeled Paradise Valley residence with every surface upgraded. The floorplan is open with high ceilings, light and airy. Pool has new Pebble Tec surface. The location offers easy access to both city of Phoenix/Scottsdale. 4BD/3.5BA in 4,005 MLS#2636526 $1,750,000
Since Sandra Baldwin began her phenomenal real estate career in luxury home sales over twenty years ago, she has recorded over a billion dollars in sales. Sandra’s professionalism, powers of negotiation and extensive knowledge of the upscale real estate market give her a sales record unsurpassed in Arizona. #1 residential agent in Arizona over the past two decades, among the top luxury agents around the globe – The numbers speak for themselves. For more information on these fine homes or to launch a customized property search please visit www.baldwinteam.com
Unsurpassed Quality – Paradise Valley estate w/1800 bottle wine cellar, 5 wet bars, 3 elevators, hardwood/travertine flooring and automated systems home functions. 2 bedroom guest house. 6 car garage with a/c & heat. 6BD/9BA in 8,539 SF MLS#2663652 $8,400,000
More than a billion dollars…more than a billion reasons to select Sandra Baldwin to represent your luxury home transaction.
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There’s room for everyone in this charming PV home in move-in condition! Beautifully updated kitchen; split bedroom floorplan; expansive master suite and private patio. Wonderful yard features grassy area, lighted sport court, shade trees and fenced pool. 5BD/4BA in 4,388 SF MLS#2635114 $1,750,000
A grand family estate on just under 2 full acres. Recently renovated with elegant finishes and excellent family floorplan. 4 en suite bedrooms, office/library, exercise room and game room with full bar. Loads of grass, dramatic pool, spa and tennis court. 4BD/5.25BA in 6,584 SF MLS#2661356 $4,350,000